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A Faster Way to Play Octaves: The Thumb and Index String Crossing Technique
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A Faster Way to Play Octaves: The Thumb and Index String Crossing Technique

Struggling with fast octave lines? This thumb and index bass technique makes string crossing smoother, faster, and more ergonomic.

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New Bass Method Book from Todd Johnson: Electric Bass Technique Builders

Alfred Music has released Electric Bass Technique Builders, by six-string bass pioneer Todd Johnson. The book and DVD set is presented in standard notation and TAB for all exercises, which include supportive fingering, string skipping, shifting and ghost notes, as well as controlling the shape, attach, decay, and articulation of the notes you play. Todd Johnson has recently released two...